Daniel 1

But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s delicacies, nor with the wine which he drank; therefore he requested of the chief of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself. v.8

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The book of Daniel takes place during Israel's captivity.  They were taken over 900 miles from their home under the Babylonian Empire.  Daniel and other boys (most likely teenagers) were taken for a special purpose that the king of Babylon would train them to serve him.  Oh how easily do we know teenagers are influnenced.  But Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah had a different mindset.  "They became culturally relevant without becoming spiritually irrelevant.  Against all odds, they retained a God-centered worldview so that ultimately the world could view their God" (Beth Moore). Their names were changed, they had to learn a new language and study the Babylonian culture, all of which they did, but the one thing they refused to do was eat the delacies.  Seems weird but this food was sacrificed to idol and was forbidden the the Jewish law.  Daniel would do whatever he was commanded to do except partake in anything that would show worship to anything other than the True God.  They didn't just change to whatever culture they became a part of they remained steadfast to their God and not changing from one moment to the next just to "fit-in."  This showed integrity and was a challenge to practice day to day for them as they lived in the kings palace.  God gave them wisdom in all matters that set them apart and above all others that ultimately put them in a place of influence for God.
How has being a part of a new culture impacted you?  Has it made you partake in something that isn't of God?  Do you have integrity for Christ?